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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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